Open Discussion (YP Discussion Group)

Open Discussion (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

Direct talks between Israel and Palestine and the end of the settlement freeze, passage of power in North Korea, and continuing tensions between China and Japan are just a few of the issues in the news this week. For our meeting this week, come ready to discuss any international topic that is currently on your mind.

Fesitval Japan this weekend

COME CELEBRATE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY WITH MUSIC, DANCE, ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD AND MORE….. Presented by JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY OF OREGON • NW NATURAL • UWAJIMAYA   SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 11:00 am – 5:00 pm   SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 11:00 am – 5:00 pm   Uwajimaya Plaza, 10500 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway   http://www.jaso.org/FJ2010Flyer.pdf

polish festival free this weekend

The Polish festival is an event for families and singles, adults and children, for food connoisseurs, music lovers, concert goers, dance enthusiasts, http://www.portlandpolonia.org/festival/ During the festival, we provide non-stop stage performances, including a few dance groups and music bands, polka contest on Saturday and Sunday, a street dance, delicious Polish food and imported Polish beer. The event is held on Failing Street between the two historic buildings of the Polish Library built in 1911 and St. Stanislaus Church built in 1907, both located on N. Interstate Avenue in Portland Oregon.   Saturday: Sept 25, 11am - 10pm Sunday, Sept 26, noon - 6pm 3900 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, Oregon ADMISSION FREE

Music Under the Autumn Moon - Sept. 25, 2010 8pm-10:30pm FREE

Friends of Portland Chinatown is proud to present an outdoor multicultural concert on Davis Festival Street featuring performances by Yat Sing Music Club, Portland Cello Project, Third Angle New Music Ensemble, Classical Revolution PDX, Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, Matt Sheehy, and en Taiko.    Yat Sing Music Club is a private music club that is normally not open to the public.  "Music Under the Autumn Moon" presents a rare opportunity for Portlanders to see a live Cantonese opera performed by Yat Sing .  It also provides unique cultural exchange opportunities between Yat Sing and artists from outside of the Chinese community performing at the event.   A pre-concert community potluck will take place at the Main Hall of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (317 NW Davis) from 6-8pm.  Dishes will be provided by Chinese restaurants in Portland.    Music Under the Autumn Moon will take place around the Mid-Autumn Moon holiday, which is the second largest holiday for the Chinese.   In the spirit of sharing food, music, and mooncakes, this community event celebrates both the Mid-Autumn Moon holiday and Yat Sing Music Club's 68th anniversary. WHEN Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 8pm-10:30pm WHERE Davis Festival Street (NW Davis, between 3rd and 4th) Portland, OR 97209 COST Free, and open to the public